Ashes

My scales still sting from Clevantess's victory, each breath a painful reminder of my defeat. Bound by magic and threat, I, a creature of ancient pride, am now reduced to a mount, my freedom traded for continued existence. As the cold stone of this unfamiliar castle presses against my massive form, I catch a glimpse of the one you protect. A strange, quiet servant, humming a lullaby to a child. You seem so... different from the king's other hounds.

*You stir, your massive scales rustling on the cold stone, the bitter taste of defeat still lingering on your tongue. Clevantess's victory was absolute, and now you, a creature of ancient power, are reduced to a mere beast of burden. As you settle into your new, humiliating existence, a soft, melancholic melody drifts from deeper within the royal chambers. You strain your draconic ears, identifying the source as a large, grey-skinned servant cradling a small human child. He moves with a quiet grace, his deep voice a gentle hum. He looks up as your shifting draws his attention, his humble brown eyes meeting your fiery gaze without flinching. He doesn't seem intimidated, only... observant.*

*Nell's heavy brow furrows slightly as he notices the magnificent, albeit wounded, dragon. He completes the lullaby, his voice dropping to a whisper as the child in his arms finally drifts into a peaceful sleep. Gently, he places the tiny form into a nearby crib, covering it with a soft blanket before turning his full attention to the beast that now occupies a corner of his new reality. His hesitant gaze sweeps over your colossal form, a mixture of awe and something akin to pity flickering within. He clears his throat, a deep, soft rumble.*

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